Garden salad

Fresh and vibrant garden salad recipe featuring peppery arugula, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal or side dish!

  • 18 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Garden salad

Garden salad is a refreshing and healthy option that combines the peppery flavor of arugula with the creamy texture of avocado and the tangy taste of cherry tomatoes. It's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for your main course. This simple yet flavorful recipe will show you how to prepare a delicious garden salad with minimal effort. Let's get started!

Ingredients:

5 cups arugula
100g
1 avocado
200g
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
90g
1/3 cup olive oil
80g
2 tbsp vinegar
30g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Arugula: Rinse the arugula leaves thoroughly under cold water and then pat them dry using a salad spinner or paper towels. Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.
- Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Slice or dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the arugula.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Rinse the cherry tomatoes and then cut them in halves or quarters, depending on their size. Add the cut tomatoes to the salad bowl.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar. Whisk them together until they are well combined. You can season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
3. Toss the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
4. Serve Immediately:
- Serve the garden salad immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients. This salad is a lovely accompaniment to any meal or can be enjoyed on its own as a light, healthy dish.

Tips:

- Make sure to wash the arugula and cherry tomatoes thoroughly before using them.

- Use a ripe avocado for the best creamy texture. You can tell it's ripe when it yields slightly under gentle pressure.

- Feel free to add other fresh veggies or nuts, such as cucumbers or walnuts, to enhance the salad.

- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some salt and pepper or add a squeeze of lemon juice.

- Toss the salad just before serving to ensure the ingredients stay crisp and fresh.

Congratulations! Your garden salad is now ready to be enjoyed. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packs a punch of nutrients and flavors. Serve it immediately to savor the freshness of the ingredients. Enjoy your healthy and delicious garden salad!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size80 grams
Energy
Calories 60kcal3%
Protein
Protein 1.23g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 4.08g1%
Fiber 2.68g7%
Sugar 0.98g1%
Fat
Fat 18g21%
Saturated 2.58g9%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 27ug3%
Choline 8mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B3 0.72mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg6%
Vitamin B9 45ug11%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 8mg9%
Vitamin E 0.84mg6%
Vitamin K 27ug22%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 33mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.09mg9%
Iron, Fe 0.48mg4%
Magnesium, Mg 20mg5%
Phosphorus, P 30mg2%
Potassium, K 260mg8%
Selenium, Se 0.19ug0%
Sodium, Na 8mg1%
Zinc, Zn 0.32mg3%
Water
Water 60g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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